The upcoming macOS 11.3 software update brings new customization options to Safari, including third-party extensions for the browser's New Tab and New Window pages.
Safari is gaining support for extensions for new window and tab pages
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Apple has released its official iCloud Passwords extension for Google Chrome
Apple has released a new Windows app for accessing saved web and app passwords in Safari through Google's Chrome browser. Now folks who use macOS and Windows interchangeably can finally use their passwords to log in to websites.
The best free Safari notes extensions for capturing and clipping
If there’s one thing you need when looking up something with Safari, it’s a way to capture a note when you finally find it. Yes, you can save a webpage right to the Notes app from Safari, but maybe you need a bit more.
We’ve scoured the Safari extensions available for capturing notes and have brought this list of free tools to you. Whether you want to jot down a quick note, clip part of a webpage, or a little of both, here are several free Safari note-taking apps to check out.
The best spelling and grammar check browser extensions
If you take part in writing online, whether a paper for school, article for work, or email for business, add-ons for your web browser can be very beneficial. That’s where this list of spelling and grammar browser extensions can help.
You can check your spelling and grammar quickly, make corrections easily, and ensure that what you’re writing is correct. For your favorite browser, see which of these add-ons is the best fit for your writing tasks.
Useful Safari extensions you didn’t know you needed
Browser extensions can be very handy tools for accomplishing tedious tasks and organizing yourself better. The unfortunate part of finding useful extensions for a browser like Safari is that you could end up wasting time with add-ons that don’t do what you expected. They may not work as well as you hoped or simply don’t work at all. That’s why we’re here to help.
The Safari extensions on this list work well for their intended purposes. They are each ideal for a specific task that may be exactly what you didn’t know you needed. Check out these essential Safari extensions for working on the web.
How to manage your Safari extensions on Mac
If you’re new to Safari on Mac, there are plenty of great features for that built-in web browser. One of them, like other browsers, is the ability to install extensions. These handy tools can help you do more when you use Safari. Extensions can be anything from tab savers to shopping helpers to ad blockers.
Installing extensions is easy from the App Store. But you should also periodically review the extensions you have installed. Plus, knowing how to remove an extension is essential for those you no longer want to use.
So here, we’ll show you how to manage the Safari extensions you have installed on Mac.
Charitable Safari extensions that help you give back
There are plenty of ways to help those in need. You can donate money, clothing, or household items, you can volunteer your time at a local shelter, and you can participate in events that assist charities. But one very simple way to give back is with one or more of these Safari extensions.
If you’re already using Safari to search for information or make online purchases, then it’s a no brainer. You’re not giving up time, money, or anything else to help those who need it. If you’re interested, here are some terrific Safari extensions that help you give back.
The best Safari extensions for saving money when you shop
We could all use a helping hand now and then, and when it comes to saving money, who wouldn’t want a little help? With the number of people shopping online now more than ever, it makes sense to use coupons and get discounts where you can.
So when you jump on your Mac, open Safari, and start looking for products you need or want, have a useful extension ready to help you shop! These are the best Safari extensions for saving money when you shop your favorites stores online.
How to get a direct link to text on a webpage in Chrome on Mac
Have you ever wanted to reference specific text on a webpage? Sure, you can copy the link and save it or share it, but that doesn’t help later when you have to search for that text on the page. If you’re looking for a way to do this and happen to be a Chrome user, then you’re in luck!
An extension for Chrome called Link to Text Fragment solves the problem we just described. You can select text on a page and get a direct link to it. So if you’re ready to make life a bit easier when it comes to referencing webpage text, here’s how to use Link to Text Fragment in Chrome.
Access iCloud web apps in an instant while browsing your favorite sites with the free iCloud Dashboard extension [sponsor]
This free productivity extension is an incredibly simple and easy way to access the iCloud web apps on your computer from within anywhere in the Chrome or Firefox browser.
This Safari extension helps you identify and watch 4K YouTube videos on your Mac
You've probably noticed that YouTube won't render 4K videos in the Safari browser even though modern Macs support native display resolutions higher than 1080p and have the processing power required for smooth 4K video playback.
Fix: Safari can’t load websites or crashes
There are a few things you can do to troubleshoot issues with Safari when the browser can't load a website, displays a blank page, or just unexpectedly crashes on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. We're going to go over these steps and hopefully fix this problem.
